]]>Our Bonzai & Friends – Underground Progressive Collection 2010 – 2014 compilation, out on the 29th of December in all portals, is now ruling the release sales charts on number 1 at Beatport across Progressive House, House and Trance, and reaching so far number 7 on the Top 10 Releases of all genres!

]]>16565BONZAI & FRIENDS – UNDERGROUND PROGRESSIVE COLLECTION 2010 – 2014 FEATURED BY BEATPORThttp://www.bonzaiprogressive.com/bonzai-friends-underground-progressive-collection-2010-2014-featured-by-beatport/
Wed, 31 Dec 2014 11:24:11 +0000http://www.bonzaiprogressive.com/?p=16515In 2010 we at Bonzai HQ embarked on a new course with our music and labels.Since then we have been able to work with so Read more

]]>In 2010 we at Bonzai HQ embarked on a new course with our music and labels.Since then we have been able to work with so many fantastic artists, legends and fresh faces alike. We know now as we knew then that this new course was the right one as our ever growing list of quality releases continues.Feedback from DJ’s and the community in general remains strong and this is something we will continue to nurture. We have also collaborated with many other labels to bring the very best music possible.This collection is a culmination of these past 4 years, a time to reflect on how far we have come as a family and a clear indication to where our journey will take us.

Bonzai & Friends – Underground Progressive Collection 2010 – 2014, out this week on Bonzai Progressive, is featured by Beatport in the Progressive House genre page!

]]>16515BONZAI & FRIENDS – UNDERGROUND PROGRESSIVE COLLECTION 2010 – 2014 (BONZAI PROGRESSIVE)http://www.bonzaiprogressive.com/bonzai-friends-underground-progressive-collection-2010-2014/
Mon, 29 Dec 2014 12:20:39 +0000http://www.bonzaiprogressive.com/?p=16501In 2010 we at Bonzai HQ embarked on a new course with our music and labels.Since then we have been able to work with so Read more

]]>In 2010 we at Bonzai HQ embarked on a new course with our music and labels.Since then we have been able to work with so many fantastic artists, legends and fresh faces alike. We know now as we knew then that this new course was the right one as our ever growing list of quality releases continues.Feedback from DJ’s and the community in general remains strong and this is something we will continue to nurture. We have also collaborated with many other labels to bring the very best music possible.

This collection is a culmination of these past 4 years, a time to reflect on how far we have come as a family and a clear indication to where our journey will take us.

100 tracks from over 100 artists including remix artists is the perfect way to showcase our journey so far and a time for you to bulk up your collection and relive these great moments. From sultry progressive house grooves to full on deep progressive vibes there is something for everyone here. Airwave, Manu Riga, Nico Parisi, Thorin, Gai Barone, Kintar, Moshic, Loquai, Relaunch, Audio Noir, Rise and Fall, Fab Code, Mindgamers, Phi Phi, Philthy Chit, John 00 Fleming, Quincy, Tom Conrad, Andre Bonsor, Jakhira, Dark Soul Project, Chantola, Mark Found, Zolex, Narel, Van Bellen and Push are just some of the artists who have helped realise our vision, these are the tracks that define our sound.

To the artists, DJ’s and fans, we thank you and look forward to many more years.

Zolex returns after the successful “Assault” on Bonzai Progressive. “Vette Jahren” comes packed to the gills with six fantastic remixes from a variety of artists, making this a must have pack.

The Original Mix sets off with a tough edged techno signature as the bass and kicks combine nicely. Subtle note changes on the bass add a cool bounce to the sound as the percussions build a steady rhythm. The track builds in intensity as a vocal sample comes through and on the break things take a darker twist before getting right back into the action, superb stuff!

Danish producer Soren Aalberg is back for more remix goodness after his last stint on Zolex’s “Assault” back in May of this year. Soren’s New Dawn remix certainly beefs up the sound with his effort, big burly kicks with a brilliant offset bass. Great FX work also comes through with some sublime synths going off in the background.

Antwerp based producer and DJ Jerry May is up next with his Boter Bhlum Remix. Jerry grew up with the sounds of Acid House which led him onto being a DJ and in the last few years he has had the chance to perform at many top events across Europe. In 2010 he took up producing with firm results making him one to watch. His remix strips the original to its core and spits out a rolling, pumping groove. The bassline provides most of the jump as it pumps mercilessly. Cool use of the vocals and all this is backed up with a super tight drum arrangement.

Jimmy Galle throws us another of his fantastic remixes in his great style that we all love here at Bonzai. The first thing to hit you here is the massive thump off the kicks which are contrasted with a plucky synth riff. A much more organic sounding rich burrows its way into the sound and is matched well with the well crafted vocal samples, top stuff again from Jimmy!

Rion Oidua delivers a solid remix which takes on a much more tougher vibe. Superb intro with the percussions setting up the groove, the kicks come in with gusto and the track is on course for a techno fuelled ride! Vocal snippets pop up throughout before the track fades out and comes back in with a stunning bassline that really gets things moving. Definitely one to check out here and sure to be featuring on many playlists.

metrONomes aka Jon ManimaL & Magros hooked up their Dark Mix and dark it is. The intro is a sub woofers wet dream as the low frequencies pound out a wall of sound. Snappy kicks are soon added giving stark contrasts as the percussions build up the rhythms smoothly. Darkly sinister and minimal techno from the guys that will surely make a splash!

The Revolving Junkie aka UK based producer Paul Kieran delivers a fine remix indeed. Phat kicks provide the intro to a track that locks you in from the get go. The baseline adds a cool bounce to the track as synth stabs give off a funky element. Again we see the vocal applied very well which gives this track a cool signature. Very club friendly vibe perfect for any set.

]]>11239BONZAI PROGRESSIVE – ADE 2013 (BONZAI PROGRESSIVE)http://www.bonzaiprogressive.com/bonzai-progressive-ade-2013-bonzai-progressive/
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:01:15 +0000http://www.bonzaiprogressive.com/?p=11196 October means ADE and this year is no different! Here is a selection of 60+ tracks featuring original works and remixes from Manu Read more

Zolex aka Frank Struyf returns to Bonzai with “Assault” and is backed up with a slew of quality remixes. The vocals come courtesy of Nikkie aka Jade 4 U who had great success with many projects notably Praga Khan. Frank gained notoriety with his Zolex project back in the nineties under Bonzai Records and through his many residencies in Belgium’s top clubs. He went on to create his own Zolex Records with many successful releases. Frank is still very much in demand for his DJ skills and now also for his production skills, we are sure to see a lot more from this man.

The original mix intros with a very ethnic guitar theme before the very unique vocal comes through. Super solid drum arrangements build up a steady rhythm and the track takes on an almost Indie rock vibe which breaks down into a strong progressive groove. The kick and percussion section drive through with Nikkie’s vocal becoming much more powerful and raw. What a great comeback from Frank, sure to be a big hit with jocks everywhere.

Danish producer Soren Aalberg is first up to remix duties. Soren has seen releases on Bedrock Records, Mindtrip Music and more, his sounds have been played by the likes of Richie Hawtin and Len Faki. Here Soren takes the track to its basics with a minimal approach, much deeper vibe on the bass and chunky kicks and brilliantly crafted percussion. A sinister sounding string fades through while Nikkie’s vocal is used to perfection to round of a top class remix.

Soren also provides us with his Add Lips remix which takes on a clubby vibe, cool, crisp and sharp hats are prominent and the kicks add a nice thump. Deep basses are accompanied by an intense fading in string that builds the track up to a climax superbly, big big tune for the floors!

Guss Carver is up next with his remix. Guss has been producing since the nineties and seen many releases across a host of quality labels. He produces many different genres as he loves all dance music and he has his own label called Hypnocat. Guss’s remix entrees with a nice solid kick, hat, snare combi over a deep droning bassline. On the break a rising synth thunders into a stunning hook while the vocal is perfectly slotted in at all the right places, just brilliant.

Belgian DJ and production duo Jean Delaru & DJ Philip swing by with their Dubbel XX remix. Both these guys hold residencies at some of Belgiums top rated clubs. Jean has seen releases on a few labels while DJ Philip would be considered a veteran on the scene with releases as far back as 1997 on labels like XTC – Music For The Mind, Tripomatic and Black Hole Recordings. The remix intros with subtle percs which soon build up to a pumping groove. As the track progresses the sweeping bassline adds depth with the reverbed vocal adding extra weight. On the break a real cool melody pans out before we get right back to that powerful bassline and tough groove.

Heading deeper into prog with Nocturno and his remix. Superb bass’s intro this track with FX work helping to build up the sound to an all out progressive monster. The kick and bass combi forms most of the track and keeps the deep vibe flowing throughout. On the break a simple melody transforms the setting and the bassline morphs into a hypnotic groove with Nikkie’s vocal holding everything in place, seriously tough tune that will be on many lists for sure.

Finally we have a short version of the original mix which would be perfect for a radio slot.